Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, 2nd Edition

About this book

A browsable, illustrated one-stop shop for reliable and updated information on the signs, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention of most common health conditions. Allergies, breast cancer, hyperthyroidism, PTSD, shin splints - when you've got questions about health conditions, you want quick, clear answers. You'll find them in the second edition of Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, with information on identifying, treating and preventing a wide range of medical problems from experts at the top-ranked U.S. hospital. With topics ranging from hiccups to cancer, the full-color pages inside Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide feature medical illustrations that add clarity to complex medical concepts, and the user-friendly design helps you easily find what you're looking for such as: Questions like, 'What is it?' and 'What's the cause?' The latest knowledge of risk factors Symptom checker, with comprehensive lists of common signs and symptoms What tests to expect, to help you approach any health care visit feeling prepared Treatment, including updated medication options Lifestyle tips for treatment and prevention in your daily life For trustworthy health advice at your fingertips, Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide is the go-to resource you'll pull off your bookshelf time and time again.